Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Town (remote)

AskSchool #192 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
77.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,305
Sticker price $79,022
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$89,696
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
77.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,347
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,669
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
608
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
76%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
79%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–690
SAT math, middle 50%
610–700
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
49% / 8%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
required
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$21,335
Family income $30–48k$19,934
Family income $48–75k$23,321
Family income $75–110k$30,990
Family income $110k+$35,757
Full sticker price (per year)
$79,022
Tuition & fees – in-state
$59,398
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$59,398
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
62%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$72,875
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$89,696

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,196
Graduate students
1,052
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Full-time faculty
78%

Undergraduate diversity

White74%
Hispanic13%
International4.4%
Two or more3.5%
Black2.5%
Asian2.1%
Unknown0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Engineering54%
Engineering Technologies9.1%
Business & Marketing8.6%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.9%
Computer & Information Sciences5.4%
Psychology4.8%
Interdisciplinary Studies2.9%
Natural Resources & Conservation1.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Acting President and Trustee
David Heacock
Main phone
(315) 268-6400
Address
8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.